Bucky's Recipe

Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

Category: Soups and Stews

Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

2 pounds lean beef stew, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 teaspoons coarse salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 sprig fresh thyme

1 medium onion, quartered

3 cloves garlic, peeled

2 cups beef stock (homemade or organic)

1 cup red wine

3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces

8 creamer or other small potatoes, quartered

2 stalks celery, sliced into 1-inch pieces

1 parsnip, peeled and diced

3 tablespoons tomato sauce

2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Place the beef, salt and pepper, thyme sprig, onion and garlic into the pressure cooker.

Add the stock and wine and secure lid. When the pressure cooker comes to pressure, set a timer for 20 minutes.

When the cooking cycle is complete, carefully remove the lid and add the remaining ingredients. Secure the lid. When cooker comes to pressure for the second time, set a timer for 5 minutes.

When completed, open carefully, remove thyme sprig and taste for additional seasoning.

Serves 6 to 8.